What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Based on actual events in our country's history, this novel is told in two separate stories that eventually "collide" into one by riveting conclusion.
2. *The story begins in 1939 in Memphis where a loving family is expecting their sixth child. When the birth takes a turn for the worse, the five children are left alone while their father rushed their mother to the hospital.
3. The five children are "taken" and thrown into the Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage. They are told they will be reunited with their parents, but eventually they all are "sold" to new families.
4. The second story brings the reader to present day in South Carolina where a wealthy political family reside. Avery Stafford is at the center of the family dynamics.
5. While visiting a nursing home, Avery stumbles across a women that hold many of Avery's family secrets. Avery begins a journey that will not only change her life, but those of everyone in her family.
What I Thought Of It: This story was unbelievable. The astonishing part is that it actually needs to be believable because it happened. The format of storytelling was unique, engaging, and thought-provoking. As a reader, I was so curious as to how the two stories were going to "meld" into one. The more I read/listened; the more I wanted to know. Another aspect that drew me in were the two women characters suffering from Alzheimer's. My own mother had the disease so I could relate to these sections of the story.
Who Should Read It: This is definitely a novel published for the adult reader. I believe the author has written other novels. In my opinion, the female reader may be a bit more drawn to the story. If you are a historical fiction fan, then this would be the perfect book for you. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars!
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